Vitamin C: Skin Miracle?

Vitamin C has been touted as a skin care miracle, both when taken internally and when used topically. But is it the skin miracle everyone says it is? Well, yes and no.

Vitamin C definitely deserves a place in most skincare regimens. The most important thing it does is provide antioxidant protection, keeping free-radical damage like that from sun exposure and pollution from adversely affecting your skin. Free-radical damage contributes to premature skin aging.

When you regularly use skincare products that contain Vitamin C, it does the following:

Helps stimulate healthy collagen production

Reduces inflammation throughout the body

Bolsters the effectiveness of sunblock

Reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and sun spots

Things to look out for when using products with this skincare miracle as an ingredient:

Look for it in conjunction with other antiaging ingredients like green tea, resveratrol and and retinol.

Buy Vitamin C skincare products that come in dark, opaque bottles and keep them stored in dark, cool places. This will keep the Vitamin C and other active ingredients from destablizing.

Though it boosts sun protection, always layer sunscreen on top of any Vitamin C serum or product.

What about taking Vitamin C internally? Yes, you should definitely take 500mg to 1000mg of Vitamin C a day. This will help keep collagen production in your skin at optimal levels. Plus, it will help with free-radical damage throughout your body.

You get your “C” in serums, moisturizers or even weekly masks. Internally, get it in supplements or in Vitamin C-rich foods like kiwi, oranges, and strawberries for a delicious way to gorgeous skin!

Let me know in the comments what your experiences have been with this popular supplement for your skin.